Lower over the period
Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 1,003 Gram in 2015 to 394.9 Gram in 2017 (−60.6%), an average of −37.2% a year. The series high was 1,003 Gram in 2015 and the low 342.1 Gram in 2016.
What Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 394.9 Gram in 2017, up 15.4% on 2016. Hungary’s poppy seed production per capita showed a highly variable pattern between 2015 and 2017, with a sharp decline followed by a moderate recovery. According to the provided data, production reached 1,002.72 grams per capita in 2015, before falling substantially to 342.08 grams in 2016.
A 65.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 660.6 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −65.9% in 2016.
Ranks 3 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Hungary ranks 3 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Croatia (679.4 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Hungary is above it.
Full series
Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 394.9 | +15.4% |
| 2016 Trough | 342.1 | −65.9% |
| 2015Peak | 1,003 | — |
Regional context
How Hungary compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Hungary is highlighted.
1Czechia1,902
2Croatia679.4
3Hungary394.9
4Spain253.9
5Austria204.5
6Turkey183.5
7Serbia146.9
8Bulgaria85.91
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
Production then increased to 394.87 grams per capita in 2017, although it remained well below the level recorded at the beginning of the period.
The sharp reduction between 2015 and 2016 represents the most significant change in Hungary’s reported production during the three-year period. Per capita production decreased by approximately two-thirds within a single year. The subsequent increase in 2017 indicates a partial recovery, but the improvement was insufficient to return production to its 2015 level. This pattern highlights substantial short-term variability in Hungary’s poppy seed production relative to population size.
Poppy seed production forms part of Hungary’s agricultural produce and contributes to the country’s broader crop production activities. Per capita production is useful for measuring domestic agricultural output relative to population size and provides an indication of production intensity over time. Hungary’s figures show that poppy seed production per person was considerably higher in 2015 than in the following two years.
Annual changes in poppy seed production can be associated with variations in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, and other agricultural factors. However, the supplied data only presents production levels and does not establish the specific causes behind Hungary’s substantial annual fluctuations.
Overall, Hungary recorded a 60.6% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2017, declining from 1,002.72 grams to 394.87 grams. Despite the partial recovery in 2017, production remained significantly below its 2015 level, indicating a pronounced overall contraction in per capita poppy seed production during the period.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
What was Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 394.9 Gram in 2017, up 15.4% on 2016.
How has Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 1,003 Gram in 2015 to 394.9 Gram in 2017 (−60.6%), an average of −37.2% a year. The series high was 1,003 Gram in 2015 and the low 342.1 Gram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 1,003 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 342.1 Gram in 2016.
What does the Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Hungary Poppy Seed Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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